Service Vehicle Technician / Mechanic (£30k-£40k Base + Uncapped Bonus)

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 basic salary (Uncapped monthly bonus adding £300-£600/month OTE £42,000+)

Location: Royal Tunbridge Wells Area (Free secure staff parking)

Hours: Monday - Friday (Standard Workshop Hours) + Fair Saturday Rota

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Company

We are a premier, highly respected automotive dealership group in Kent combining global manufacturer strength with a supportive, family-run culture. Operating state-of-the-art facilities equipped with modern diagnostic software and dedicated tooling, we deliver main-dealer professional standards while treating our technicians with genuine personal respect. Known for our commitment to quality, staff development, and technical excellence, we provide a stable, long-term environment where your hard work is recognised and rewarded.

Why Join Us? (The Perks)

• £30,000 - £40,000 Guaranteed Base Salary: Fully open and negotiable depending directly on your current experience level.
• Uncapped Monthly Bonus: Performance-based monthly bonus scheme (typically adding an extra £300 - £600 per month).
• Balanced Schedule with Fair Rota: Standard Monday to Friday working week alongside a fair Saturday morning rota.
• Multi-Brand & Academy Training: Extensive multi-brand technical development alongside official, fully funded manufacturer training pathways.
• EV & Hybrid Certification: Advanced High-Voltage Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid training courses provided to future-proof your technical skill set.
• Senior Mentorship: Learn advanced diagnostic logic and complex repairs side-by-side with experienced Master Technician mentors.
• Great Extra Perks: Premium tool insurance scheme, generous staff vehicle/parts discounts, secure company pension, and internal performance incentives.

What You'll Be Doing

• Skill Building: Carrying out routine vehicle maintenance, precision servicing, and light mechanical repairs across multi-brand fleets.
• Safety & Compliance: Performing multi-point health checks, comprehensive MOT preparation work, and standard component replacements (brakes, suspension, exhausts).
• Quality Control: Road-testing vehicles to ensure right-first-time main dealer safety and quality standards.
• Specialist Learning: Gaining extensive hands-on experience with modern diagnostic suites, software updates, and high-voltage hybrid/EV systems.
• Team Collaboration: Working closely with senior master technician mentors and a professional service team to keep workshop bays flowing efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent time-served qualifications).
• 1+ years of professional experience as a Vehicle Technician, Junior Mechanic, or Fast-Fit Professional.
• Confident with the fundamentals-basic servicing, brakes, suspension, and light mechanical work.
• A reliable, detail-focused individual with a massive hunger to learn multi-brand platforms and progress into a higher-tier technician.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Commutable Locations

Centrally located in Royal Tunbridge Wells with quick, straightforward access across West Kent and East Sussex:

• Royal Tunbridge Wells: Local
• Tonbridge: 10 mins
• Southborough & Pembury: 8 mins
• Crowborough: 15 mins
• Sevenoaks: 20 mins

Please Note: Candidate Confidentiality is 100% Guaranteed. Your identity and current employment details will remain entirely confidential throughout the initial process; we will never contact your current employer without your explicit permission.